Chicago Midway Airport

Overview

The smaller of Chicago's two airports, Chicago Midway
International Airport is an important air traffic hub for the
Midwest, offering service on several low-cost airlines to dozens of
cities across the US. The majority of Midway's flights each year
are provided by budget carrier Southwest Airlines to destinations
like Denver, Minneapolis, Orlando and Las Vegas.

Located eight miles (13km) from downtown Chicago, Midway is
well-connected to both the city and sister airport Chicago O'Hare
by efficient public transport, including buses and the famous
elevated 'L' train.

The single terminal at Chicago Midway is a pleasant place, with
a centralised shopping and dining area called Midway Boulevard. The
airport even has a multimedia Battle of Midway Memorial with 3D
holographic projections of World War II ships and airplanes.

Location

10 miles from Chicago between interstates I-90 and I-55

Getting to the city

Passengers transfering to Chicago can rent a car, or hire a limo
or taxi. The Chicago Transit Authority's Orange Line runs from the
airport to downtown Chicago, and Continental Airport Express has
door-to-door service on shuttles leaving every 15 minutes.

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Chicago Midway Airport

Overview

The smaller of Chicago's two airports, Chicago Midway
International Airport is an important air traffic hub for the
Midwest, offering service on several low-cost airlines to dozens of
cities across the US. The majority of Midway's flights each year
are provided by budget carrier Southwest Airlines to destinations
like Denver, Minneapolis, Orlando and Las Vegas.

Located eight miles (13km) from downtown Chicago, Midway is
well-connected to both the city and sister airport Chicago O'Hare
by efficient public transport, including buses and the famous
elevated 'L' train.

The single terminal at Chicago Midway is a pleasant place, with
a centralised shopping and dining area called Midway Boulevard. The
airport even has a multimedia Battle of Midway Memorial with 3D
holographic projections of World War II ships and airplanes.

Location

10 miles from Chicago between interstates I-90 and I-55

Getting to the city

Passengers transfering to Chicago can rent a car, or hire a limo
or taxi. The Chicago Transit Authority's Orange Line runs from the
airport to downtown Chicago, and Continental Airport Express has
door-to-door service on shuttles leaving every 15 minutes.